First Brexit, now Trump: 'unexpected' results highlight an ignored majority

摘要

The 'shock' US election result has given economists, analysts and other speculators - who had until now been absorbed by Brexit -something new to worry about. But as a regular visitor to the US and someone who has followed the election closely, Donald Trump's victory comes as little surprise. In spite of the absurdity of some of his policies, he succeeded in performing one of the most extraordinary movements in modern politics. While Clinton's campaign was marred by corruption, a failure to earn respect and a lack of trust, Trump - while no stranger to gaffes - remained unflappable, using his considerable media skills to repeatedly bounce back and appearing, remarkably, the more honest candidate (and, as an aside, whilst spending substantially less money on his campaign).